ANNA TAKES HER MAN

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On the ride home Clay and Anna chatted about her family and his.  Although they hadn't even left the city of Fredericksburg and Clay was done.

"Anna the one thing I can not figure out is the ages.  With the exception of your grandfather the others died in 1922.  How is it that there are grandchildren so young?" Clay asked.

"I had a feeling that was going through your mind." Anna laughed. "And they aren't that young, you just met the ones born in the late 50's and the 60's.  The others were all born between 1945-1955. The readers digest version is simple.  The four men had children who were born between 1918-1936, my dad aunt and uncle being the youngest.  They started having kids after World War II and ended with me in 1965."

"Ok, has everyone married each other?" Clay asked.

"Just about.  And everyone married an Italian." Anna replied.

"Oh – tradition" Clay said.

"I guess but I always go against convention."  Anna said with a smile.

"I hate to ask this because it is going to sound very stereotypical, but who is the head of your family?" Clay asked feeling very stupid.

"I know you mean." Anna smiled. "When my grandfather was younger, he always sat at the head of the table; when he talked we all listened.  When he was 80 or so, he said it was time for my father to sit at the head of the table.  Everyone went to my father for advise, family squabbles and such. He wasn't a Don.  I am sure there was someone in your family who everyone used as a sounding board." Anna said.

"Yes there was." Clay said.

"Besides, someone has to be in charge." Anna laughed.

"And now that your father and grandfather are gone." Clay asked.

"My Uncle Franco sits at the head of the table, but honestly I make more decisions.  I was the one who took care of all the legal work after my grandfather and father died and made all the arrangements." Anna said.

"Hmm, always the boss," Clay teased.

"Don't you forget it." Anna shot back.

"You know, now that I have met some of your family, I think Christmas is going to be interesting." Clay said.

"Interesting isn't the word for it.  I figure if we leave the Admiral's by 6:30 we should make it to the city by 11:30, 11 if you let me drive." Anna said with a wink.

"Well I was thinking, since the Admiral's party doesn't start until 6 we could leave at 8." Clay said.

"But…." Anna started.

"We can fly up, courtesy of a friend.  We will arrive at JFK no later than 10:30." Clay said with a smile.

"Oh Clay I lo…" Anna said and then froze when she heard the words come out of her mouth. "I mean that's so sweet of you."

"Relax, I know what you meant." Clay said with a smile. Wow she almost said she loves me.  I need to talk to Mac.

"Clay are you ok?" Anna asked with caution.

"Yeah I am. Just thinking." Clay replied.

"Care to share?" Anna asked.

"Not yet," Clay said. They sat in silence. Anna was humming and then started singing.

"Fill my heart with song…" Anna sang.

"What are you singing?" Clay asked.

"A Sinatra song." Anna replied and sang, "Let me sing for ever more, you are all I long for

all I worship and adore…"

They arrived at Anna's and as a true gentleman walked her to the door.  He stood with her at the door for a few minutes.  "Are you coming in?" Anna asked.  "Your gun is still here."

"It's late I'll get it and go. We both have to work tomorrow. I need to get the criminals and you need to free them." He teased.

"Not funny.  Why don't you stay?" Anna said with a little pout.

"Are you sure?" Clay asked.

"Clayton Webb, unstuff yourself and get in here. I want you." Anna laughed as she ran up the stairs.

"Anna Sophia Paparini your mother would be shocked." Clay said following her.

"No she would be shocked if I let you go home." Anna laughed. "Come here."

"Yes ma'am." Clay said.  He walked towards Anna who had already taken down her hair and was leaving a trail of clothes to the bedroom.

Once they were in the bedroom; Anna didn't waste anytime; she had already hopped into bed.

"You know you look nice in casual clothes. Now take them off." Anna encouraged.

"Anna, what has gotten into you?" Webb asked in shock at her boldness.

"Come on Clay show me what the CIA's big secret is." Anna laughed. "Do you have a permit for that weapon?"

"Anna!" Clay said. "You're unbelievable, isn't the man supposed to initiate?"

"Well, if it makes you feel better, I'll just sit here and read my book, until you are ready." Anna said.

"What are you reading?" Clay asked.

"The Kama Sutra," Anna joked.

"The what?!" Clay said in shock, his eyes jumping out of his head.

"Clay I'm kidding. It's Rudy Giuliani's book." Anna laughed.

"That's supposed to be very good." Clay said sitting on the bed next to her and tapping her nose.

"Oh great, I can't get you into bed but Rudy can? Nice." Anna teased.

"Anna Anna Anna, what am I going to do with you?" Clay laughed.

"Need ideas?" Anna said with a devilish smile.

"No. I think I have a few of my own." Clay said and he kissed her.  Before long they were making love and nearly setting the sheets on fire.

"Another stellar performance." Anna said catching her breath.

"Anna I have to tell you something." Clay said.

"What?" Anna asked slightly worried.

"Relax" Clay said pulling her close. "I've been involved before, but never have I experienced the feelings I have when I'm with you."

"Is that your way of telling me I'm good in bed?" Anna joked.

"Are you always so flippant?" Clay asked. "What I am trying to say is that I care about you." Anna just looked at Clay. "Are you going to say something Anna?"

After a few minutes Anna looked at Clay and said, "Congratulations Mr. Webb, you're the first man to make me go speechless."

Clay laughed and kissed her. "At least I know another way to keep you quiet."

They slept soundly; the next morning Clay went to work and Anna went to her office.  It was two days before Christmas and honestly neither could concentrate on their work.